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Driver Ergonomics Jig

Company: Nittany Motorsports

Major(s):
Primary: IE
Secondary: ME
Optional: CMPEN

Non-Disclosure Agreement: NO

Intellectual Property: NO

This capstone project focuses on the design and validation of a modular driver ergonomics evaluation jig for a Formula SAE vehicle. The jig will enable rapid, repeatable assessment of driver fit, comfort, control reach, and visibility early in the vehicle design process. Key features include quick-adjust measurement mechanisms for driver anthropometry, adjustable pedal and steering interfaces instrumented with sensors for feedback and force measurement, and configurable chassis tube and nose geometry mock-ups to evaluate cockpit packaging and sightlines. By integrating human factors principles with low-cost, reconfigurable hardware, the jig will allow the team to quantitatively and qualitatively compare cockpit design iterations, reduce late-stage rework, and improve overall driver performance, comfort, and safety before final chassis and bodywork are manufactured.